Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of October in the history of our beloved Corps:
In 1827, on the 15th and 16th days of October, the schooner Porpoise and her Marines fight Greek pirates in the Aegean Sea.
In 1940, Major General Commandant Thomas Holcomb issued orders to mobilize the Marine Reserve for World War II.
In 1942, Cactus Air Force gets a few planes aloft to attack Japanese transports landing men and supplies on the island.
In 1944, the 321st RCT begins replacing the 5th Marines in the lines around the Umurbrogol Pocket.
This Japanese zone is no larger than 400 yards by 500 yards.
On Saipan, Aslito Airfield is now capable of handling B-29s, the large bombers that will launch strikes on the Japanese homeland from the Marianas.
VMSB-132 is now redesignated VMTB-132.
In 1945, VMF-155, VMF-324, VMF-523, VMF-524, and VMSB-934 are deactivated.
In 1950, the 1st Marine Division embarks for movement to the city of Wonsan on the east coast of North Korea.
Originally slated to be an amphibious assault, ROK forces already had taken the objective by land on 10 October.
VMF-312, VMF(N)-513, and ground crews of MAG-12 had begun flying into the city’s airfield on 14 October.
In 1969, nearly all units of the 5th Marine Division, with the exception of the division headquarters, are deactivated.
In 1970, the Marines turn over An Hoa Combat Base to the South Vietnamese.
During the 15th through the 30th days of October, both the U.S. and Philippine Marines conduct Operation Fortress Light in the Philippines.
In 2002, VMA-513 (-) deploys to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom to support continuing operations against Taliban and Al Qaida remnants.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas!
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever!
-Richard W. Pettengill, Corporal USMC
And damn proud of it!